WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 268

1,336.

The system that allows the opposition to participate in governance is

A.

dictatorial

B.

collectivism

C.

aristocratic

D.

democratic

Correct answer is D

In a democratic country, all eligible citizens have the right to participate, either directly or indirectly, in making the decisions that affect them. It also allows the participation of the opposition in governance

1,337.

Which of the following systems of government is authoritarian in nature?

A.

Capitalist system

B.

Fascism

C.

Republicanism

D.

Constitutional Monarchy

Correct answer is B

Fascism is a form of far right-wing, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy 

Fascism is a form of government which is a type of one-party dictatorship. Fascistsare against democracy. ... Fascism puts nation and often race above the individual. It stands for a centralized government headed by a dictator.

1,338.

As an academic field the study of government does not include

A.

Political economy

B.

Comparative politics

C.

Public administration

D.

Ecological interaction

Correct answer is D

Government as an academic field of study:- is the study of political institutions and theories, which deals with the acquisition and use of political power. It is a social science subject taught in higher institution.

1,339.

All the following are experienced by a community without government except

A.

insecurity

B.

planned development

C.

lawlessness

D.

political anarchy

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,340.

Government refers to all the following except

A.

an academic field of study

B.

an organized group of people that formulate policies

C.

a process of making and enforcing laws

D.

an institution made up of people with common interest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.